Recall Register

2023 Ford F-550 SD: recalls and complaints

NHTSA advisory: do not driveCampaign 23V758000. NHTSA received the report on . 13 units. Wheels / Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs

Remedy of campaign 23V758000, in the NHTSA record

Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the repair has been performed. Dealers will inspect the front wheel hub extender retaining nuts. If the retaining nuts are loose, dealers will replace the wheel hub extender, retaining nuts, and hub assembly. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 7, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at -866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S59.

Do-not-drive advisory: A mark on a recall campaign in the NHTSA recall file. This site shows the mark as NHTSA sets it.

NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns for the 2023 Ford F-550 SD. The newest campaign is 26V204000. NHTSA received the report on 31 Mar 2026. The NHTSA record gives the component Visibility / Windshield Wiper/Washer / Linkages. NHTSA has no complaint on file for this model year.

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Remedy of the newest campaign, 26V204000, in the NHTSA record

Dealers will inspect and replace the wiper arms, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 5, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S24.Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 1, 2026.
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Recall campaigns

9 campaigns, newest first. 7,480,097 units in total.

  • 26V204000Visibility / Windshield Wiper/Washer / Linkages
  • 26V104000Exterior Lighting / Tail Lights
  • 25V455000Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Fuel Pump
  • 25V315000Back Over Prevention / Software
  • 23V847000Steering / Column
  • 23V758000Wheels / Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/StudsAdvisory
  • 23V507000Structure / Body / Door
  • 23V506000Electrical System / Instrument Cluster/Panel
  • 23V420000Equipment / Other / Owners/Service/Other Manual

  1. 26V204000Received . 422,613 units.

    Visibility / Windshield Wiper/Washer / Linkages

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, and 2022-2023 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, and F-600 SD vehicles. The windshield wiper arms may break, causing the wipers to fail.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Windshield wiper failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will inspect and replace the wiper arms, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 5, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S24.Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 1, 2026.

    Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 26S24. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  2. 26V104000Received . 4,381,878 units.

    Exterior Lighting / Tail Lights

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 F-150, 2022-2026 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, Maverick, 2024-2026 Ranger, 2023-2026 F-600 SD, 2022-2027 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, and 2026 E-Transit vehicles. When towing a trailer, the integrated trailer module (ITRM) may lose communication with the vehicle, possibly causing a loss of brake and turn signal lights, or a loss of brake function. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, " Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Trailer lights or brakes that do not function can reduce the driver’s ability to control the trailer and decrease the trailers visibility to other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    The integrated trailer module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 25, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C10. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 17, 2026.

    Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 26C10. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  3. 25V455000Received . 850,318 units.

    Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Fuel Pump

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Bronco, Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, 2021-2022 Lincoln Navigator, Mustang, F-150, and 2022 Expedition vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump may fail, which can result in an engine stall while driving.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will replace the low pressure fuel pump on super duty vehicles and update the powertrain control module (PCM) software on all other affected vehicles, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 27, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S75.

    Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 25S75. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  4. 25V315000Received . 1,076,138 units.

    Back Over Prevention / Software

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco, F-150, 2021-2024 Edge, 2022-2025 Escape, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F-600, 2022-2024 Expedition, 2022-2025 Transit, 2021-2023 Mach-E, 2024 Ranger, Mustang, 2021-2023 Lincoln Nautilus, 2022-2024 Navigator, and 2023-2024 Corsair vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or not display when the vehicle is in reverse.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    The accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air update, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on June 26, 2025. Additional letters will be mailed once the final remedy is available on each phase. Owner notification letters were sent on October 8, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S49.

    Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 25S49. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  5. 23V847000Received . 17,970 units.

    Steering / Column

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 F-150 and Ford SD F250, F350, F450, F550, and F600 vehicles. The steering wheel clock spring may have an insufficient weld, causing a loss of electrical connection to the driver's frontal air bag.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    A deactivated air bag will not deploy during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will inspect and replace the clock spring as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 3, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.

    Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  6. 23V758000Received . 13 units.

    Wheels / Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/StudsDo-not-drive advisory

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2022-2023 Ford Super Duty F-350, F-450, F-550, and F-600 vehicles. The fasteners for the front wheel hub extender may be insufficiently tightened, which can result in the wheel and wheel extender detaching from the vehicle.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Wheel detachment can result in a loss of vehicle control and create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the repair has been performed. Dealers will inspect the front wheel hub extender retaining nuts. If the retaining nuts are loose, dealers will replace the wheel hub extender, retaining nuts, and hub assembly. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 7, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at -866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S59.

    Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 23S59. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  7. 23V507000Received . 1,339 units.

    Structure / Body / Door

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Super Duty F250, F350, F450, and F550 vehicles. If the driver and front passenger door module experiences a low power condition and resets while the window is moving, the anti-pinch function may not detect an obstacle near the top edge and may not automatically reverse direction.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    A window that does not automatically reverse when an obstruction is encountered increases the risk of injury.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 28, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S37.

    Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 23S37. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  8. 23V506000Received . 38,695 units.

    Electrical System / Instrument Cluster/Panel

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Escape, Super Duty F-250, Super Duty F-350, Super Duty F-450, and Super Duty F-550 vehicles equipped with a digital instrument panel cluster. The module may have been improperly soldered, preventing the instrument panel from illuminating. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    An inoperable instrument panel cannot show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, which may increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will replace the module or instrument panel as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 4, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C25.

    Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 23C25. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  9. 23V420000Received . 691,133 units.

    Equipment / Other / Owners/Service/Other Manual

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2023 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with third-row seating; and 2019-2023 F-Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 SuperCab vehicles. The owner's manual does not include instructions for adjusting or removing certain head restraints. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 202, "Head Restraints."
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Without instructions, the head restraints may be improperly adjusted, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Ford will mail the Owner's Manual addendums that describe how to adjust and remove the head restraints for the center seating positions, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 21, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C20.

    Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 23C20. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

The campaign number opens the NHTSA record. Each quotation is the text of the NHTSA recall file.

Recall campaign: One recall in the NHTSA recall file, with one campaign number. A campaign can name many makes, models and model years.

Units: The number of vehicles or products that a recall can include. The manufacturer or the firm reports the number to the agency.

Complaints by component

The NHTSA complaint file has no complaint for this model year.

Investigations

The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

Other model years

The number under each year is the number of recall campaigns.

  1. 19931
  2. 19942
  3. 19952
  4. 19962
  5. 19973
  6. 19982
  7. 19998
  8. 20005
  9. 20016
  10. 20024
  11. 20035
  12. 20042
  13. 20054
  14. 20061
  15. 20071
  16. 20084
  17. 20095
  18. 20107
  19. 201112
  20. 201210
  21. 20139
  22. 20146
  23. 20153
  24. 20163
  25. 20178
  26. 20183
  27. 20195
  28. 20208
  29. 20219
  30. 202212
  31. 20239
  32. 20242
  33. 20253
  34. 20263

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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Cite this page

Recall Register. 2023 Ford F-550 SD: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/ford/f-550-sd/2023/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through .

Sources

Source
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence
US government work, public domain
Recall file through
29 Sep 2026
Complaint file through
15 May 2019
First complaint in the file
1 Jan 1995
Manufacturer in the recall file
Ford Motor Company

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Questions

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2023 Ford F-550 SD?
7,480,097 units in 9 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the Ford F-550 SD have for all model years?
NHTSA lists 71 recall campaigns for the Ford F-550 SD, model years 1993 to 2026. 9 of them name the 2023 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2023 Ford F-550 SD open?
The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.